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06 Sept 2025

Household name tipped as new Liveline host after perfect RTE audition

Dermot Whelan formed half of the Dermot and Dave Show on Today FM and 98FM for 20 years before parting ways in 2023. He is being tipped as a possible replacement for Joe Duffy who retired last month.

Household name tipped as new Liveline host after perfect RTE audition

Household name tipped as new Liveline host after perfect RTE audition

Dermot Whelan has become a strong contender for the Liveline job, according to Ladbrokes.

The former Today FM star recently returned to RTÉ Radio 1 airwaves to fill in for Oliver Callan, sparking speculation about a more permanent role at the station.

Whelan, best known for co-hosting Dermot & Dave, is now priced at 5/1 to take over from Joe Duffy following his retirement from the long-running show.

His recent stint is said to have impressed the RTÉ bosses as they continue to plot a shake-up at Radio 1.

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Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said: “Dermot Whelan has the profile, the experience, and the personality to make a serious run at the Liveline job. He’s impressed behind the mic before, and punters clearly think he's in with a real shout.”

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